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INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS
When connecting wires to the speakers, be certain to observe proper polarity.
Note that the positive (+) terminal of each speaker connection now carries a
specific color code as noted on page 8. However, most speakers will still use a
red terminal for the postive (+) connection. Connect the “negative” or “black”
wire to the same terminal on both the receiver and the speaker.
NOTE
: While most speaker manufacturers adhere to an industry convention
of using black terminals for negative and red ones for positive, some
manufacturers may vary from this configuration. To assure proper phase and
optimal performance, consult the identification plate on your speaker or the
speaker’s manual to verify polarity. If you do not know the polarity of your
speaker, ask your dealer for advice before proceeding, or consult the speaker’s
manufacturer.
We also recommend that the length of cable used to connect speaker pairs
be identical. For example, use the same length piece of cable to connect the
front-left and front-right or surround-left and surround-right speakers, even
if the speakers are a different distance from the AVR.
Connections to a subwoofer are normally made via a line level audio 8.
connection from the Subwoofer Output
4
to the line-level input of a
subwoofer with a built-in amplifier. When a passive subwoofer is used,
the connection first goes to a power amplifier, which will be connected to
one or more subwoofer speakers. If you are using a powered subwoofer
that does not have line-level input connections, follow the instructions
furnished with the speaker for connection information.
If an external multi-channel audio source with 5.1 outputs such as an 9.
external digital processor/decoder, DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray or HD-DVD
player is used, connect the outputs of that device to the 8-Channel Direct
Inputs
9
, or, more easy, use the HDMI connection between such a device
and the AVR, or both.
VIDEO EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS
Video equipment is connected in the same manner as audio components.
Again, the use of high-quality interconnect cables is recommended to
preserve signal quality. To ensure best video performance S-Video sources
should be connected to the AVR only with their S-Video In/Outputs, not with
their composite video connectors too.
If you have already connected a source device to one of the HDMI inputs as
explained in the Audio Equipment section, then you have automatically made
a video connection at the same time, as the HDMI signal includes both digital
audio and video components.
If your video display or source device is not HDMI-capable, you will need to
use one of the analog video connections (composite, S- or component video),
if available, as described below.
If the source device is not capable of transmitting its digital audio signal
through the HDMI connection, then use one of the coaxial or optical digital
audio inputs for the source.
If a multichannel analog audio connection is required for certain lossless
formats (e.g. DVD-Audio, SACD, HD-DVD or Blu-ray Disc), you may make both
connections. To listen to the multichannel disc, first select the HDMI source
input, then select the 6-/8-channel analog audio inputs, and the AVR will
retain the last video source you selected.
Connect a VCR’s audio and video Play/Out jacks to the Video 2 and Analog 1.
4 In jacks
ST
on the rear panel. The Audio and Video Record/In jacks on
the VCR should be connected to the Video 2 and Analog 4 Out jacks
P7
on the AVR.
Connect the digital audio outputs of a CD, MD or DVD player, satellite 2.
receiver, cable box or HDTV converter to the appropriate Optical or Coaxial
Digital Inputs
RN
GH
.
NOTE
: When connecting a device such as a digital cable box or other set-top
tuner product with a digital audio output, we recommend that you connect
both the digital and analog outputs of the product to your AVR. The audio
input polling feature of the AVR will then be able to make certain that you
have a constant audio feed, since it will automatically switch the audio input
to the analog jacks if the digital feed is interrupted or not available for a
particular channel.
Connect the Composite and S-Video (if S-Video device is in use) Monitor 3.
Output
B
jacks on the receiver to the composite and S-Video input of
your television monitor or video projector.
If your DVD player and monitor both have component video connections, 4.
connect the component outputs of the DVD player to the Video 1
Component Video Inputs
L
. Note that even when component video
connections are used the audio connections must still be made to either
one of the analog audio inputs or any of the Optical or Coaxial Digital
Input jacks
RN
.
If another component video device is available, connect it to the Video 2 5.
or Video 3 Component Video Input jacks
J
. The audio connections for this
device should be made to either one of the audio input jacks or any of the
Optical or Coaxial Digital Input jacks
RN
.
If the component video inputs are used, connect the Component Video 6.
Output
K
to the component video inputs of your TV, projector or display
device.
If you have a camcorder, video game or other audio/video device that 7.
is connected to the AVR on a temporary, rather than permanent basis,
connect the audio, video and digital audio outputs of that device to the
Front Panel Inputs
GHI
.